Stand Out:
Fall Projects
& Internships
FREE WEBINAR
August 25, 2026 | 5 PM PT
Ben Gutierrez
Lead Counselor
Former Admissions Officer at Vanderbilt University and Johns Hopkins University
Discover how to leverage independent passion projects and internships to demonstrate initiative, intellectual curiosity, and real-world impact to college admissions committees.
The Anatomy of a Standout Project
How colleges evaluate self-directed initiatives, and the specific frameworks your child can use to turn a personal interest into a measurable, impactful achievement.
Securing and Maximizing Internships
Practical strategies for identifying and excelling in high-yield professional environments, showcasing real-world capability well beyond standard high school academics.
Cohort Advantage
An overview of how structured, professional mentorship through specialized internship programs can accelerate your child's profile and streamline their competitive edge.
August 25, 2026 | 5 PM PT
Lead Counselor
Former Admissions Officer at Vanderbilt University and Johns Hopkins University
Ben Gutierrez
Meet Your Host
Ben Gutierrez has over ten years of experience guiding students through college admissions, with expertise in selective universities. He has served on admissions and scholarship committees at Vanderbilt and Johns Hopkins, where he gained insight into what top schools value. Ben helps students—especially those interested in STEM, pre-health, and research—develop standout academic and extracurricular profiles. He holds a B.A. in Psychology from Vanderbilt and an M.L.A. from Johns Hopkins.
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